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Home My WebLink About6-18-2015_HousingandCommunityDevelopmentCommission_Agenda AGENDA Housing and Community Development Commission Thursday, June 18, 2015 6:30 P.M. Helling Conference Room, City Hall 410 East Washington Street 1. Call meeting to order 2. Approval of the April 16, 2015 minutes 3. Public comment for topics not on the agenda 4. Staff/Commission Comment a. Mid-year grant application 5. Organization overview and project update (playground) from Arc of Southeast Iowa 6. Organization overview and project update (rapid rehousing) from Shelter House 7. Consider a recommendation to City Council on Amendment #2 of the FY2015 Annual Action Plan 8. Discuss and consider approval of funding priorities for FY2017 Aid to Agencies applications 9. Adjournment Date: June 16, 2015 To: Housing and Community Development Commission From: Tracy Hightshoe, Community Development Planner Re: Agenda items The following is a short description of the upcoming meeting agenda items. Items 5 and 6: Organization overviews and project updates Please see agenda for projects and agencies that will be available to discuss their projects and answer your questions about the broader context of their mission, goals, opportunities, and constraints. This is intended to help HCDC members better understand the agencies and help inform future funding decisions. Item 7: Consider a recommendation to City Council on Amendment #2 of the FY2015 Annual Action Plan Staff is recommending a change in the FY15 Annual Action Plan budget due to unanticipated program income and constraints with our HOME commitment deadline. The City is required to commit HOME Program funds before July 31, 2015 or the funds will be returned to HUD and unavailable for City use. The City has received over $140,000 since May in unanticipated HOME program income (Regency Place repaid their outstanding balance and Extend the Dream repaid their loan). The City approached a local Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), The Housing Fellowship, to acquire two properties for affordable rental housing. The sites must be identified by June 19. As a reminder, to “commit” funds under the HOME program requires the following: location identified, environmental review, market analysis, underwriting review, and an agreement entered. Staff is recommending that The Housing Fellowship acquire two residential units – 1896 North Dubuque Road and a site to be identified by the end of this week for income-eligible rental housing (see Exhibit A attached) with $150,000 in HOME Program funds. As you may know, the budget is only one part of the Annual Action Plan. The Plan includes the budget for CDBG & HOME funds, a description of the projects and activities to be funded, and several HUD-required documents. The 30-day public comment period begins on June 25 and runs through July 27. The City Council is scheduled to hold a public meeting and formally approve the Amendment on Monday, July 27. Public copies will be available at the Iowa City Public Library, Neighborhood Services Department at City Hall, and online at www.icgov.org/actionplan starting June 25. Item 8: Discuss and consider approval of funding priorities for FY2017 Aid to Agencies applications At your April meeting, you requested guidance on funding priorities for future Aid to Agencies applications. Since then a committee comprised of five city staff drafted priorities based on the goals from the CITY STEPS Plan (see definitions enclosed). The project types are grouped into high/medium/low priorities with the high priorities intended to meet the most critical or basic needs. Many of our local human service entities have projects found in the medium and low categories below (e.g. youth services, senior services, etc.), but many of these programs have elements that address high priorities and could be categorized accordingly if the request for funding demonstrates how it meets a high priority. At your June meeting, please be prepared to discuss these priorities. The HCDC may: 1) approve the priorities as presented, 2) approve revised priorities, or 3) not approve any priorities. If approved, the priorities would be provided to applicants of Aid to Agencies funding for the coming cycle that starts this summer. If you have any questions about the agenda, or are unable to attend the meeting, please contact Tracy Hightshoe at 356-5230 or by email at tracy-hightshoe@iowa-city.org. Priority Project type 05 Other Public Services/Homeless 05E Transportation Services 05L Child Care Services 05O Mental Health Services 05W Food Banks 05A Senior Services 05B Handicapped Services 05D Youth Services 05F Substance Abuse Services 05G Services for Battered and Abused Spouses 05H Employment Training 05M Health Services 05Q Subsistence Payments 05C Legal Services 05I Crime Awareness/Prevention 05J Fair Housing Activities (per Public Services cap) 05K Tenant/Landlord Counseling 05N Services for Abused and Neglected 05P Screening for Lead Poisoning 05R Homeownership Assistance (not direct) 05T Security Deposits 05U Housing Counseling 05V Neighborhood Cleanups High Medium Low EXHIBIT A FY15 Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment #2 July 2015 City of Iowa City staff proposes amending the FY15 Annual Action Plan due to unanticipated HOME program income. The Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) will consider a recommendation to City Council on a new project for the allocation of HOME funds on June 18. Due to the City’s HOME Commitment Deadline of July 31, the City needs a project that can be undertaken immediately. The Housing Fellowship proposes to acquire two existing housing units at 1896 North Dubuque Road and (site to be identified) – for affordable rental housing to income qualified residents. The City Council will consider this recommendation on July 27 following a 30-day public comment period and an amendment will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) subject to City Council approval. Jurisdiction: City of Iowa City, Iowa Contact Person Jurisdiction Web Address: http://www.icgov.org/actionplan Tracy Hightshoe Neighborhood Services Coordinator 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 319.356.5244 Tracy-Hightshoe@iowa-city.org Applicant’s Name: The Housing Fellowship Priority Need: High – Acquisition of existing residential units for rental Project Title: Rental acquisition Project Description: Project will acquire existing housing units by a Community Housing Development Organization for rental housing to income qualified residents. Local Objective: Acquire rental properties that will be leased to income eligible non-student rental households. Location: 1896 North Dubuque Road and XXXXXX, Iowa City Objective Number DH-2 Project ID 59.32 HUD Matrix Code 01 CDBG Citation Type of Recipient CHDO CDBG National Objective Start Date 7/15/2015 Completion Date 7/15/2016 Performance Indicator Housing Units (2) Annual Units 2 Local ID 2015.32 Units Upon Completion 2 The primary purpose of the project is to help: the Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs Funding Sources: CDBG $0 HOME $150,000 Private Funds $230,000 Total: $380,000 Location Map Publication Notice Iowa City Press Citizen PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE FY15 Annual Action Plan Amendment #2 The City Council will hold a public meeting, accept comments, and consider approval of Iowa City’s FY15 Annual Action Plan Amendment #2 on July 27, 2015. The meeting will be held at City Hall, Emma Harvat Hall, 410 East Washington Street at 7:00 p.m. The Annual Action Plan is a portion of Iowa City’s 2011-2015 Consolidated Plan (a.k.a. CITY STEPS). The Annual Action Plan includes information on the proposed use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) funds for housing, jobs, and services for low-moderate income persons. The FY15 Annual Action Plan outlines proposed activities and their budgets. Due to unanticipated HOME program income, the City proposes to use $150,000 in HOME funds to acquire two housing units by The Housing Fellowship for rental housing for income eligible residents. Copies of the FY15 Annual Action Plan Amendment #2 are available from the Neighborhood and Development Services Department, 410 East Washington Street; the Iowa City Public Library, 123 S. Linn Street; or on Iowa City’s web site (www.icgov.org/actionplan). Additional information is available by calling 356- 5230. Comments may be submitted in writing to the Neighborhood and Development Services Department at the address above or by email to Kristopher- Ackerson@iowa-city.org. If you require special accommodations or language translation please contact Tracy Hightshoe at 356-5230 or 356-5493 TTY at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting. Public Comments Received with Staff Response A 30-day public comment period for the FY15 Annual Action Plan Amendment 2 is from June 25 to July 27, 2015. The City Council is holding a public meeting on July 27, 2015. Comments Received: Staff Response: